Tag: consumer protection

Malaysian MPs Seek Stricter Health Insurance Regulations to Improve Claims Processing

Malaysian lawmakers propose stricter health insurance regulations focusing on faster claims processing, limits on document requests, and prohibiting claim denials based on unrelated pre-existing conditions.

Iowa Insurance Division Alerts Beneficiaries to Medicare Scam Calls

Iowa Insurance Division warns Medicare beneficiaries of fraudulent calls requesting Social Security numbers, emphasizing legitimate plans do not require this for premium withholdings.

Oklahoma AG Intervenes Against State Farm Over Homeowners Insurance Claim Practices

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond intervenes in lawsuits against State Farm alleging a scheme to reduce homeowners insurance claim payments, citing violations of multiple state consumer protection laws and raising regulatory and market accountability issues.

Oklahoma Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Costs Amid Regulatory Review

Oklahoma homeowners face rising insurance premiums driven by weather events and regulatory structures. Legislative proposals target market oversight and affordability.

Michigan's 2019 Auto Insurance Reform Delivers Cost Savings and Coverage Options

Michigan's 2019 bipartisan auto insurance reform has reduced average vehicle insurance costs by $357, improved uninsured motorist rates, and maintained extensive coverage options including lifetime medical benefits, according to a recent DIFS report.

Analysis: Michigan's 2019 Auto No-Fault Law Raises Insurance Costs and Challenges Coverage Claims

Michigan's 2019 auto no-fault law has led to increased insurance premiums and higher uninsured driver rates despite initial savings in PIP coverage, per Milliman's report. Analysis highlights challenges in cost management and coverage adequacy post-reform.

Michigan Auto Insurance Reform Report Highlights Cost Savings & Consumer Protections

A 2025 report from Michigan DIFS analyzes the 2019 auto insurance reform, highlighting cost reductions, expanded consumer protections, and improved access to care in Michigan's auto insurance market.

Consumer Reports Advocates for Homeowners Insurance Bill of Rights Amid Rising Premiums

Consumer Reports petitions major U.S. homeowners insurers to adopt a Bill of Rights that enhances transparency, fairness, and protections amid rising premiums and coverage instability.

Maryland Proposes Enhanced Telematics Regulations for Auto Insurers

Maryland Insurance Administration proposes enhanced telematics regulations for auto insurers, focusing on premium notifications, data use, and consumer protections to improve transparency and compliance.

California DOI Announces Reappointments to Key Insurance Advisory Committees

California Department of Insurance reappoints members to key advisory committees enhancing consumer protection, investment strategies, and diversity in the insurance industry.